What Is the Catalyst for Hydrogen Peroxide's (H₂O₂) Decomposition When

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is the catalyst for hydrogen peroxide's (H₂O₂) decomposition when it is placed in a wound?

• A)Foreign objects in the tissue of the wound
• B)Bacteria in the wound
• C)Scar tissue
• D)Blood

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Definitions:

Toxins

Poisonous substances produced by living organisms, often used for defense against predators or to capture prey.

N-acetyl Muramic Acid

A component of the bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan, crucial for maintaining the cell's structural integrity.

N-acetyl Glucosamine

An amino sugar and a precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated proteins and lipids, involved in the formation of the exoskeletons of crustaceans and insects.

Amino Acids

Biological molecules that form the foundation of proteins, acting as the basic units essential for life.